By: Lauren Moore
I’ve never been a big fan of New Years resolutions. They seem to come with a lot of pressure attached, and in my mind there is no better way to set yourself up for failure than to put unnecessary pressure on yourself. I am a fan of aiming to make positive changes thou...

By: Lauren Moore
Moving home, be it to another suburb, city or country, can be the catalyst for a rollercoaster of emotions. Although moving can be extremely exciting and fun, it can often lead to many stresses due to the change in environment and routine. After spending five years in Durban (a...

Are you surrounded by coughs and sniffles at this time of year? Follow the tips below to make sure that you keep your immune system strong this winter so that you can stay healthy throughout this season.
1. Get that Vitamin C in...and not just from oranges
Vitamin C is found in lots of fru...

Confession time...I LOVE chocolate. Like, I really love it. As a chocolate lover and a dietitian, I am always looking for good quality dark chocolate. How do I go about deciding whether a chocolate is one of the ‘healthier’ ones available? I’m glad you asked. I hope that this post wi...

On 4 Feb it was world cancer awareness day. So, I thought that before the month of February is over, it would be fitting for me to write a post about some practical things that you can do to help to reduce your cancer risk. The development of cancer is a complex process with many contributing fa...

Today marks the last day of national pregnancy awareness month.
There is so much research coming out about the importance of the mother’s nutritional status BEFORE, and DURING pregnancy. Your food choices before and during pregnancy have a lifelong impact on the health of your child. Wow, quite a...

I feel divided in my opinion on health-related New Years resolutions.
On one hand, when I hear about someone’s health New Year’s resolutions, I get excited and encouraged that people are prioritising their health. It makes me happy that at New Years, a time of naturally reflecting on the year g...